The Maltese Archdiocese, and the Diocese of Gozo have both welcomed the announcement that Mgr Alfted Xuereb wil become Apostolic Nuncio for South Korea and will be elevated to Archbishop.

Xuereb is currently prelate general secretary of the Secretariat for the Economy led by Cardinal George Pell.

Born in Victoria in October 1958. Xuereb (photo, with Pope Francis) is currently prelate general secretary of the Secretariat for the Economy led by Cardinal George Pell